Tag Archives: Confidence

SYMPATHY, KNOWLEDGE AND POISE. Sympathy, Knowledge and Poise seem to be the three ingredients that are most needed in forming the Gentle Man. I place these elements according to their value. No man is great who does not have Sympathy … Continue reading →

For many people happiness is an elusive butterfly in the garden of life. Imagine a young child in the garden on a summer day. The child sees a beautiful butterfly flitting from flower to flower. With eyes of wonder the … Continue reading →

Benjamin Franklin, inventor, statesman, writer, publisher and economist relates in his autobiography that early in his life he decided to focus on arriving at moral perfection. He made a list of 13 virtues, assigning a page to each. Under each … Continue reading →

Do you know how powerful your thoughts really are? Are you fully aware that these thoughts, all 50,000 per day, are singularly the most powerful influences on everything that happens to you in your life and are the reson you … Continue reading →

Image by lululemon athletica via Flickr Perhaps the most popular proponents of the goal setting theory are philosophers E.A. Locke and G. Latham. Their theory suggests that goal setting is innate among human beingsand that identifying and mapping out methods … Continue reading →

Image via Wikipedia The grand object for which a gentleman exists, is to excel in company. Conversation is the mean of his distinction, the drawing-room, the scene of his glory. In company, though none are “free,” yet all are “equal.” … Continue reading →

Image by Bolckow via Flickr Success is in the blood. There are men whom fate can never keep down they march forward in a jaunty manner, and take by divine right the best of everything that the earth affords. But … Continue reading →

Setting Your Goals – Easier Said, Easily Done The basics of setting a goal is an open secret known by top-caliber athletes, successful businessmen and businesswomen and all types of achievers in all the different fields. The basics of setting … Continue reading →

Image via Wikipedia Creating Effective and Efficient Relationships Relationships of all kinds are often perceived as very delicate things, that require extra effort to maintain. However, a relationship can also be something that can provide security and can also be … Continue reading →